Mitch Singer is the CEO of PL Developments and an original founding partner. He has been the visionary in growing the business from a small start-up company with no internal operations, to a leading OTC manufacturer, packager, and marketer to the Private Label retail industry. Other PLD business currently includes contract manufacturing and contract packaging to major OTC and nutritional companies. Mitch holds a BA in Communications and Political Science from Queens College, and attended St. John’s University for his Master’s Degree. Mitch resides on Long Island with his wife, Linda, where he is an active member in the Long Island business and philanthropic communities.

Evan is the President of P&L Development, LLC (PLD), a leading player in consumer healthcare products, where he drives the company’s strategic vision, operational excellence, and growth initiatives. Since assuming the role of President, Evan has been instrumental in expanding PLD’s market presence, spearheading product innovations, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders in the industry. Prior to his current role, Evan served as EVP of Corporate Development, where he led major acquisitions and strategic partnerships, and as Director of Supply Chain Management, where he enhanced operational efficiencies and resilience in PLD’s supply chain.

Evan holds a B.S. in Business Management from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, with a focus on Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain Management. His academic background laid a solid foundation for his leadership in complex logistical operations and his ability to navigate the fast-evolving landscape of consumer healthcare.

Beyond his responsibilities as President, Evan is a Board member at PLD as well as two technology based start-up businesses, bringing his strategic insights and industry expertise to emerging technologies. He is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), where he actively engages with a global network of leaders to share best practices and drive innovation.

Linda has been part of the graphic design community for over 30 years. A graduate of Queens College and School of Visual Arts, Linda began her career as an Art Director working at several New York ad agencies, including Kurtz and Symon Advertising, and Tarlow Advertising. Eventually, she made her way to Long Island as an Art Director at Greenstone Rabasca and KZS Advertising. Throughout her ad career, Linda was instrumental in the development of print and TV campaigns, collateral materials and packaging for major brands, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tyco, Twinlab Vitamins, Avis, Natural Organics, Country Life and Audiovox. In 2005, Linda Singer joined PL Developments as Vice President of Creative Services overseeing package design, advertising, marketing materials, and website design for PLD and its customers. One of her greatest accomplishments is the creation of PLD’s Journey Forward Art Project where high school and university art students take unique and inspiring photographs of PLD pharmaceuticals. The gallery of art is on display at PLD offices in New York, Florida, South Carolina, and California.

As Chief Expansion & Logistics Officer for PL Developments, Adam Singer oversees warehousing, logistics, infrastructure, capacity, and workflow functions. He is a natural-born problem solver and always looks forward to special projects and new challenges, while overseeing PLD’s operations across multiple states and time zones. Adam utilizes a “lead-by-example” approach that has become infectious inside the halls of PL Developments. He challenges his team to think on their feet and solve problems for PLD’s customers in the same manner he does. This leadership approach has been vital to building confidence within each of his team members when faced with difficult situations. An added benefit is that this approach continues to challenge PLD’s team to be more creative in their pursuit of a resolution. He empowers everyone around him to make the best decision for PLD. Adam is a proud alumni of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies where he received a BS in Information Management and Technology.

Charles Cain is General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for all legal affairs, Corporate Compliance and Human Resources. He previously served for 12 years as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Banner Pharmacaps, and has over 25 years of experience in private practice focused on corporate, finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Charles holds a BA in Economics from Wake Forest University and a JD/MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Tom Cotter is Executive V.P. of Business Development, responsible for developing our new product pipeline and working with PLD’s partners to bring new products to the consumer market. Prior to joining PLD, he worked at Perrigo for 16 years where he held roles of increasing responsibility including VP of Marketing and head of Business Development. Prior to Perrigo, Tom was a Senior Brand Manager at Kellogg. He is also an attorney and worked as a corporate counsel for eight years at Kellogg and Exxon. He holds a JD, MBA and BS in Business Economics degrees from Santa Clara University. Tom is married with four children and lives in Michigan.

Tom Crowe is the Chief Supply Chain Officer overseeing PL Developments’ information technology. He has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution, spending 12 of those years in large jewelry manufacturing. Tom has implemented multiple information management systems to improve internal controls and efficiencies across multiple industries. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Communications from Barry University, Andreas School of Business in Miami.

Troy Gams is the Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development for PL Developments. He is a graduate of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School with a dual BBA degree in Finance and Management. In addition, Troy received his MBA with Distinction from NYU’s Stern School of Business with a dual degree in Finance and Marketing. At PL Developments, Troy is responsible for the company’s Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Client Solutions and Corporate Finance disciplines.

Dana Toops is Chief Scientific Officer at PL Developments. He is an experienced leader with more than 30 years of pharmaceutical industry experience holding various positions of increasing responsibility. During the first 18 years of his career, he worked at Upjohn, Pharmacia and Pfizer. He also worked with Azopharma Contract Resources as Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Affairs and was Executive Director of US Research & Development for Banner Pharmacaps prior to joining PL Developments in 2009. His experience includes nine years of discovery R&D in infectious diseases and medicinal chemistry culminating in eleven publications and four granted patents. Additionally, he has more than 16 years of experience in drug product and active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing (R&D to commercialization) in the areas of quality compliance, regulatory affairs, formulation development and project management, with one pending formulation patent.

Dana has strong working knowledge of US FDA and GXPs, including participation in Type B and C FDA meetings, and two NDAs managed from submission through approval, including one REMS negotiation with the FDA. He has also been successful with more than fifteen ANDA submissions through the review and approval process with several pending applications under review. He has pharmacovigilance experience and has managed both nonclinical and clinical projects. He is currently an active member of the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and a participant in the Association of Available Medicine.

Anthony Bartolomeo is V.P. of Creative Services at PLD. He manages all aspects of the Creative Services department, including creative development and production of packaging, displays, advertising and marketing, promotional materials, website development and trade show materials. He holds a BA in Visual Communications from SUNY Farmingdale. Prior to PLD, Anthony was a Photo Retoucher at DME, a direct marketing firm, and then a Prepress/Production Artist at KZS Advertising. Anthony is married with three children and loves spending time with family and friends. He enjoys year-round outdoor activities including camping, fishing, and snowboarding.

Eddie Grimm is the VP of Operations overseeing PL Developments’ production and logistics. He is responsible for developing and executing operational plans, controlling and reducing costs, along with new facilities project management. He leads engineering and management teams toward visionary best-in-class objectives in safety, quality, technology, continuous improvement, and lean operations while meeting customer demands. Ed has 26 years of experience in recruiting extraordinary people to produce highly effective teams that have contributed to the success of PLD’s rapid organizational growth. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from The New York Institute of Technology.

As VP of Logistics, Pat oversees all activities within PLD’s warehouses, which encompasses distribution of finished products to our customers, inventory control and all costs related to transportation, including annual transportation spend, annual bids, contract negotiation and budgeting. Additionally, he is responsible for the implementation of process improvements within warehouse operations and technology utilizing Oracle Transportation Management system (OTM) and Oracle Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Pat also manages new building startups from building selection, racking, systems implementation, process and material flow and labor utilization. During his almost 20 years in Transportation and Distribution Management, Pat has held positions of increasing responsibility at other pharmaceutical and packaging companies. Outside of PLD, Pat is a car enthusiast, and enjoys cooking and spending time with his family.

Sophia Sutphen is the VP of Human Resources responsible for strategic workforce planning, employee relations, organizational change, risk management, and total compensation. She has over 20 years of experience in HR-related positions. Prior to entering the pharmaceutical manufacturing field, she has worked in both the insurance and airline industries. Sophia did her undergraduate work at Belmont Abbey College and also attended Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. She has served on the advisory board to Stony Brook University’s Center for Corporate Education and Training, and holds her SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications.

Yevgeniy Yereshchenko is VP of Information Technology responsible for systems operations, information and analytic solutions driving strategic business values across PL Developments. He holds an MS in Information Systems from Pace University, NY, and a BS in Economics from the International Management Academy, Ukraine. Prior to PLD he held positions at Lufthansa German Airlines and GHI. Yevgeniy came to the U.S. from the Ukraine in 1995 and is married with two children.